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Happy IWSG Day! It’s that day again. Where every first Wednesday of the new month, the ISWG gather to do what we do best. And sorely need. Support each other as we hone our craft. And as we toil in the highs and lows of writing, promoting, publishing and marketing our writing. And who do we have to thank for forming this creative support team? The ninja captain extraordinaire, Alex Cavanaugh!

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I’m sad to say that Authonomy officially closes today. Last month, I received an email from the site stating that they’re closing it down. To say I was shocked would be an understatement.

I mean, I’ve been a member for three years and seven months. Stuck it through the revamp, made some good friends and read some great stories. Some of which deserved to reach the editor’s desk. While others, no less deserving was so far away from the numbers needed. Because it was a popularity contest. And not completely on the storytelling laurels of the book itself.Continue reading →

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Last week Wednesday was #PitMad day. And if you don’t know already, the hashtag #PitMad stands for pitch madness. It’s a contest that lasts for twelve hours from 8am to 8pm. When you can pitch your book (and it has to be a completed manuscript). And in 140 characters, twice per hour on Twitter.

It’s a great way to possibly land an agent or publisher. As well as it offers the chance to network with other writers. Although I didn’t pitch I did support the twitter pitches I found interesting and enjoyed reading. How? Well first I’ll have to go over the rules.